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REPORTERS NOTEBOOK: Court Cases Followed by Talk of the Sound

Friday June 10, 2022

Robert Cox

Jun 10, 2022 — 30 min read

I keep a paper notebook open on cases I follow, organized by next appearance date with personal observations and notations, not indications of guilt or innocence. Persons accused of crimes are presumed innocent.

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OPEN CASES UPDATED AS OF 6/3/22

Added Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts v. RXR 587 Main Owner; Complaint files by VAEA but not reply yet by RXR. Black Box Theater case.
State of New York vs. Timothy McKnight (Chivas and Gun guy) kicked again on sentencing date, Judge Costs livid over numerous sentencing delays back to February 2022.
State of New York vs. Juan Sanchez (Ghost Gun Dealer guy) SCI Waiver, still incarcerated at WCDOH
State of New York vs. Elijah Santiago (VIP Valet Stabbing guy), posted bail, was in court.
State of New York vs. Nicholas Suppa or Nicholas Gomessuppa or Nicholas Suppagomes (Assault Rifle and Heroin guy) gets complicated with multiple arrests, Domestic Violence charges added to Assault Rifle, Loaded Gun, Heroin.

COMING UP THIS WEEK 6/13-6/17

State of New York vs. Michael Vaccaro (Policy Brutality guy)
State of New York vs. Safiyy Robinson (Range Rover guy)
State of New York vs. Tommy Rivera (West End shooting guy)
State of New York vs. Argenis Rosa-Reyes (2 Kilos of Cocaine in the Mail guy)
State of New York vs. Spencer Rubicco (Rob’s brother)
State of New York vs. Ricardo Morales (Machete guy)
State of New York vs. Donald Kearney (Shipbuilding Terror guy)
State of New York vs. Eduardo Martinez (Ice Cream Shop Terror guy)

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Next Appearance Date: Monday June 13, 2022 2:00 PM

State of New York vs. Michael Vaccaro

Docket# CR-03732-21

Type: Criminal

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Description: Police Brutality

Article: Michael Vaccaro – Malik Fogg Archive

Last Appearance Date: Monday May 23, 2022

NOTES: Jury trial set for 6/13/22

Next Appearance Date: S01S-CR22-0246739-S (Stamford) Monday June 13, 2022 9:00 AM

State of New York vs. Safiyy Robinson

Docket# CR-00926-22 (New Rochelle)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Judge:

State of Connecticut vs. Safiyy Robinson

Docket# S01S-CR22-0246739-S (Greenwich)

Court: Geographical Area 1 Court (Stamford)

ADA:

Defense Attorney: LR Stevens

Court: Stamford GA 1

Judge:

Custody Status: Bridgeport Correctional Center

Custody ID Number: 439631

Keyword Description: Range Rover Chase

Article: Newark Man Chased by Police on Pinebrook Boulevard in New Rochelle Extradited to Connecticut

Last Appearance Date CR-00926-22 (New Rochelle) Thursday May 5 2022 9:30 AM

Last Appearance Date (Stamford): Monday April 25, 2022 9:00 AM

NOTES: extradited to CT, split dockets, NRCC attempting to arrange virtual with CT

Next Appearance Date: Thursday June 16, 2022 2:00 PM

State of New York vs. Tommy Rivera

Docket# IND-70304-22

Type: Criminal HMB-Youth Part

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Blackwood. Hon. Helen M.

Custody Status: Children’s Village

Custody ID Number: N/A

Description: West End Shooting

Last Appearance Date: May 19, 2022 (Hearing Decision) 2:00 PM

Article: Grand Jury Indicts New Rochelle West End Shooter for Murder of Teen

NOTES: Grand Jury indictment but still no decision on hearing on trial as an adult.

Next Appearance: Thursday June 16, 2021 9:30 AM (730 Hearing)

State of New York vs. Argenis Rosa-Reyes

Docket# CR-01793-22

Type: Criminal

ADA: Hoffman

Defense Attorney: Anthony Siriano

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Costa, Hon. Matthew

Custody Status: Westchester County Jail

(aka, ARGENIS ROSAREYES)

Custody ID Number: 0000268028

Keyword Description: 2 kilos cocaine

Article: New Rochelle Police Seize 2 Kilos of Cocaine Near New Rochelle High School After Neighbor Reports Suspicious Person

Last Appearance Date: Monday May 9, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: New Rochelle Court does not have jurisdiction, remanded to WCDOC, case will be transferred, SCI-Grand Jury. New attorney (Siriano wants 730 then bail application).

Next Appearance: Thursday June 16, 2022 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Eduardo Martinez

Docket# 22050288

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Village of Mamaroneck Court

Judge: N/A

Custody Status: WCDOC Valhalla

Custody ID Number: 0000255013

Keyword Description: brandishing knife in a business

Article:

DOB: 9/8/1998

ID Number0000255013

Last Appearance Date: May 30, 2022

NOTES: Making a Terroristic Threat, a D Felony, Criminal Possession of a Weapon — 3rd, a D Felony, and Menacing —2nd, an A Misdemeanor. There is another case for same name in Westchester Criminal Court Docket# SCI-70382-22 for an arrest 6/11/21 Robbery/Sexual

Next Appearance: Thursday June 16, 2022 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Donald Kearney

Docket# 22050284

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Village of Mamaroneck Court

Judge: N/A

Custody Status: WCDOC Valhalla

Custody ID Number: 0000255013

Keyword Description: brandishing knife in a business

Article:

DOB: 70

Last Appearance Date: May 27, 2022

NOTES: Making a Terroristic Threat, a D Felony, Criminal Possession of a Weapon — 3rd, a D Felony, and Menacing —2nd, an A Misdemeanor. From Jersey City, New Jersey

Next Appearance: (New Rochelle) Friday June 17, 2022 9:30 AM

Next Appearance: (Bronx) Wednesday June 23, 2022 9:00 AM

State of New York vs. Spencer Rubicco

Docket# CR-06800-21 (DWI 1st Offense, Agg Unlicensed Operation - 2nd, MV Viol - registration Suspended, Drinking Alcohol In M/V On Hwy, Stop/stand/park Viol Highway, Oper Mv W/o Inspect Certificate, Operate Vehicle W/o Insurance, Fail Keep Inspection Records)

Docket# CR-01919-22 (Criminal Mischief - 2nd)

Docket# CR-02105-22

Docket# CR-06800-21

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Legal Aid (felony)

Defense Attorney: David Rifas (misdemeanor)

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Costa, Hon. Matthew

Court: Bronx Criminal Court

Judge:

Docket# CR-006295-21B (Op Mv Impaired By Drugs; Aggravated Unlic Oper Veh 3; Op Mv While Intoxicated 1; Agg Unlicensed Operation-2deg; Dwai Spec Vehicle 1st Off)

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: DWI

Article:

Last Appearance Date: (Bronx) Wednesday June 8, 2022 9:00 AM; (New Rochelle) Friday May 13, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES:

Next Appearance Date: Friday June 17, 2022 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Ricardo Morales

Docket# CR-02245-21; CR-02837-21; CR-02838-21; CR-05089-21; CR-05647-21; CR-05649-21; CR-06695-21, CR-06886-21

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Mattesi, Anthony

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Judge: Rice, Hon. Jared R.

Custody Status: In Custody Westchester DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000248776

Keyword Description: Machete Guy MHATI

Article: Ricardo Morales Of New Rochelle Faces Assault Charge, Allegedly Attacked Neighbor Hours After Police Standoff

Last Appearance Date: Friday June 3, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Morales was transported from Valhalla, Grand Jury - SCI, DA working on a MHATI disposition, short like 5’ 2”.

Next Appearance Date (White Plains): Tuesday June 21, 2022 2:00 PM

Next Appearance Date (Mamaroneck) Tuesday June 21, 2022 1:00 PM

State of New York vs. Andrew Lamb

Docket# 21070058 (BLM Mural), 20110176 (cop assault)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Russell Smith

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Hon. Anne Minihan (Warhit?)

Court: Village of Mamaroneck Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number:

Description: Defacing Black Lives Matter Mural, Cop Assault

Article: Mamaroneck Man Charged with Felony Hate Crime for Vandalizing Black Lives Matter Mural

Last Appearance Date: Thursday, June 2, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Lt. Gatta, Mr. Lamb was arrested on 11/15/2020 for Assault 2nd degree. Mr. Lamb allegedly struck a Police Officer with his vehicle during a drug investigation.

Next Appearance: Tuesday June 21, 2022 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Marco Medina

Docket# CR-04906-21

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: David Rifas

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Costa, Hon. Matthew

Custody Status:

Custody ID Number:

Keyword Description: Fake Semen

Article: New Rochelle Man Arrested Following Incidents of Squirting Fake Semen onto Multiple Women

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday May 10, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Arrest 8-18-21 Obscenity - 3rd

Harassment -2nd, physical contact. Pre-Jury. Conference with Costa, possible conditional discharge. 5/10-Costa admonished Medina for dropping out of treatment.

Next Appearance: Wednesday June 22, 2022 9:30 AM (SCI)

State of New York vs. Reiluis Medina

Docket#

Type: Criminal

ADA: Rowe-smith, E

Defense Attorney: Rifas, David (18B)

Court: Court:Westchester County Court - Criminal Term

Judge: Murphy, Hon. Alexandra D

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date:

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption for defrauding insurance companies by enhancing motor vehicle damage and falsifying insurance claims. the Jawahir Enterprise. Grand Larceny -3rd; Insurance Fraud - 3rd, Attempted Insurance Fraud - 3rd $3000; Insurance Fraud - 5th.

Next Appearance Date: Thursday June 23, 2022 2:00 PM (DETERMINATION OF READINESS)

State of New York vs. James V. Bonanno

Type: Criminal

Docket# SCR-70342-21 (DVI)

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Solomon, Dean Martin

Docket# 06016-2022 (Felony Contempt TOP)

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Legal Aid

Court: Westchester County DVI Criminal Court

Judge: Capeci, Hon. Susan M.

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: Domestic Violence

Last Appearance Date: Thursday May 5, 2022 2:00 PM

Article: Former New Rochelle Schools Employee Charged with Felony for Violating Order of Protection in Domestic Violence Case

NOTES: DA offer made of five year felony probation and permanent order of protection, Judge Capeci skeptical of the offer, Bonanno wants his phone back, DA says no.

Next Appearance: Thursday June 23, 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Ronald Jawahir

Docket# CR-06239-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Anthony Strazza

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Monday May 2, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption for defrauding insurance companies by enhancing motor vehicle damage and falsifying insurance claims. the Jawahir Enterprise. Not in e-Courts for White Plains; Gr Larc-2nd $50000 (2 counts); Grand Larceny - 3rd

Next Appearance: Thursday June 23, 2022 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Cermele's Auto Collision

Docket# CR-06266-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Friday April 29, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption for defrauding insurance companies by enhancing motor vehicle damage and falsifying insurance claims. the Jawahir Enterprise.

Next Appearance: Thursday June 23, 2022 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Joseph Cermele

Docket# CR-06065-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: John Pappalardo

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Docket# CR-00518S-2021, CR-00185S-2021

e-Track: Yes

Court: Westchester County Court - Criminal Term

Judge: Murphy, Hon. Alexandra D

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Friday April 29, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI CONTROL)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption for defrauding insurance companies by enhancing motor vehicle damage and falsifying insurance claims. the Jawahir Enterprise; Gr Larc - 2nd:prop Value $50000 (2 counts); Money Laundering - 4th.

Next Appearance Date: Friday June 24, 2022 9:00 AM

State of New York vs. Bethzy Higueros

Docket# IND-70333-21

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: l

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Prisco or Zuckerman

Custody Status:

Custody ID Number:

Description: Drunk Driver, 2 people dead

Article: Pelham Woman Indicted for Drunk Driving Crash that Killed Two New Rochelle Women

Last Appearance Date: Friday March 18, 2022 (Conferences)

NOTES: $20,000 Bond, $10,000 Cash

Next Appearance Date: June 27, 2022 11:00 AM Teams (Conference - Settlement)

City of New Rochelle v. Flavio LaRocca

Docket# 54190/2016

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Meisels, Peter

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Giacomo, Hon. William J.

Description: Created Parking Lot in City Park

Last Appearance Date: April 4, 2022 (Conference Status)

NOTES: NOI Filed: 04/14/2022; Jury At Defendant's Request

Next Appearance Date: (White Plains) Tuesday June 28, 2022 NO TIME YET

Next Appearance Date: (New Rochelle) Thursday July 28, 2022 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Nicholas Suppa or Gomessuppa or Suppagomes

Docket# CR-04959-20 (New Rochelle) (CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm; CPW 3rd-ammo Clip) (Arrest 10/15/20, Suppa)

Docket# CR-04960-20 (New Rochelle) (CPW 3rd-asslt Rifle; CPW 3rd-ammo Clip) (Arrest 10/15/20, Suppa)

Docket# CR-01699-22 (New Rochelle) (Assault-3, CPCS-7 Heroin, Suppa)

Docket# CR-01639-22 (New Rochelle) (Assault-3, Injure Child, Harassment) (Arrest 4/13/22, Gomessuppa)

Docket# Case # SCR-71248-22 (White Plains) (Assault-3rd; Act Manr Injur Child under 17; Harassment 2nd- Phy Contact) (Arrest 4/8/22, Suppagomes)

Docket# Case # CR-01699-22 (CPCS-7th) (Arrest 4/13/22, Gomessuppa)

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

NEXT: July 28, 2022 9:30 AM

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: John Pappalardo

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Court: Westchester County Court IDVC

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Description: Gun, Heroin + Assault-3, CPCS-7

Article: Routine Traffic Stop in New Rochelle Turns Up Cache of Illegal Assault Weapons and Ammo

Last Appearance Date: Thursday June 9, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Arrested again Assault-3rd; Act Manr Injur Child under 17; Harassment 2nd- Phy Contact referred to IDVC, Arrested again CPCS-7th

Next Appearance Date (Brooklyn): Tuesday June 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Next Appearance Date (White Plains): August 30, 2022 11:30 AM

USA v. Percell Ross

Federal Dockets# 1:21-cr-00571-BMC-LB; 1:21-cr-00571-BMC-LB-1; 1:21-mj-01184-RML; 1:21-mj-01184-RML-1 (Felon In Possession Of A Firearm)

AUSA: Dennehy, Jack

Defense Attorney: Mia Eisner-Grynberg; Michelle A. Gelernt (Federal Defenders of New York)

Court: U.S. Eastern District Court

Judge: Assigned to: Cogan, Hon. Brian M. Magistrate; Bloom, Hon. Lois (pre-trial)

Type: Criminal

Westchester Docket (New Rochelle): IND-71200-22

Judge: Hon. Judge Anne Minihan

Type: Criminal

Last Appearance Date: Thursday June 2, 2022 2:00 PM

Warrant New Haven, CT dated October 16, 2021 for aggravated assault, First Degree with a weapon

Warrant Covington,VA Sex Trafficking

Custody Status: MDC Brooklyn

Custody ID Number: 55370-060

Keyword Description: Taxi Murder Shootout

Article: Federal Judge Grants Motions Allowing New Rochelle Taxi Murder Defendant to Act as a “Jailhouse Lawyer”

Percell Ross Returned to New Rochelle for Booking, Indicted in Westchester Court for Taxi Cab Murder

Last Appearance Date (Brooklyn): Thursday May 25, 2022 10:00 AM

DOB: 52

NOTES: motion to suppress pending.

Next Appearance: June 30, 2022 9:30 AM (Sentencing)

State of New York vs. Timothy McKnight

Docket# CR-04392-20

Type: Criminal

ADA: Phillip Mellea

Defense Attorney: David Rifas

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Costa, Hon. Matthew J.

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: DWI Gun

Article: McKnight Case Adjourned Due to Coronavirus Exposure, Weapons Charge to be Added to DWI

Last Appearance Date: June 7, 2022 9:30 AM (Sentencing)

NOTES: Case on for disposition, he has no car registered in his name, probation report referenced, McKnight walked out of the courtroom before the proceeding ended, Costa furious, sent court officer to bring him back, Costa ripped him for disrespecting the court, turning his back on the court, you are getting an accommodation from this court, very disrespectful what you did, court is giving you a courtesy, read letters of recommendation mitigate pre-, for you to leave this courtroom, because you are not ready for sentencing, don’t walk out on the court, don’t turn your back on the court, I could reconsider what my sentence could be, asked if he understood what he did was wrong McKnight started to argue with Costa, Rifas admonished McKnight to just say he understood. As McKnight turned to leave he snorted contemptuously. McKnight had on him his father’s Detective gold shield, Tim McKnight passed away recently. On 6/7 Judge Costa livid over further delays in sentencing.

Next Appearance Date: Wednesday July 6, 2022 3:00 PM

M., D. et al v. City School District of New Rochelle et al

Docket# 52760/2021

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Andrew Buzin

Defense Attorney: Richard Oleson (O’Connor, McGuiness)

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Walker, Hon. Sam D.

Description: Stairwell Rape NRHS

Article: Victim-Blaming New Rochelle High School Stairwell Rape Case Settles

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday March 23, 2022 (Conferences)

NOTES: Stipulation of Settlement May 2, 2022, Isaiah Lewis

(HGJ-70276-22 White Plains) Wednesday July 6, 2022

(00559S/2018 New Rochelle) Thursday July 28, 2022 9:30 AM (SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Gillian Getlan

Docket# 00559S/2018 (New Rochelle)

Docket# HGJ-70276-22 (White Plains)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Cacase, Hon. Susan

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: Car v. Pedestrian

Article: DA Upgrades Charge in Hit-and-Run of Elderly New Rochelle Woman; Witnesses Pursued, Cornered Fleeing Suspect with their Cars, Held Her Until Police Arrived

Last Appearance Date: (00559S/2018 New Rochelle) Thursday June 9, 2022 9:30 AM (SCI Control); (HGJ-70276-22 White Plains) Wednesday May 11, 2022 9:30 AM (SCI Conference)

NOTES: SCI process

Next Appearance Date: Friday July 8, 2022 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Mariela Barajas

Docket# CR-00156-22

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Rifas, David I.

Court: Mount Vernon Criminal Court

Judge: Hon. William Edwards

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: Sexting Salesian Teacher

Article: New Rochelle Catholic High School Teacher Sent Sex Acts Photos to 15-Year-Old Boy, Says DA

Last Appearance Date: Friday June 3, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Barajas in unspecified treatment.

Next Appearance Date: Monday July 11, 2020

State of New York vs. Michael Thunderhorse

Docket# CR-00969-22

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Judge: Rice, Hon. Jared R.

Custody Status: Westchester County DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000263481

Description: Road Rage Stabbing

Article: Thunderhorse Pleaded Guilty to Domestic Violent Strangulation in Greenburgh; Next Day He Stabbed a Woman in the Abdomen in New Rochelle

Last Appearance Date: Thursday April 14, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Attorney took SCI Grand Jury Waiver; see also, Greenburgh Town Court DV Case.

Next Appearance: Tuesday July 12, 2022 9:00 AM

State of New York vs. Marquise Roberson

Docket# CR-01522-22 (Crim Contempt-2nd; Crim Mis:intent Damage Proprty); CR-01562-22 (Crim Contempt-2nd; Resisting Arrest)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Russell Smith

Court: Rye City Court

Judge. Hon. Joseph L. Latwin

Custody Status: Westchester County DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000218954

Keyword Description: Jumped Out Apartment Window

Article: Rye Police Tase Peekskill Man Who Jumped Out of Window During Foot Pursuit

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday June 7, 2022 9:00 AM

NOTES: Criminal Trespassing, Criminal Contempt, Resisting Arrest, and Criminal Mischief, Cash bail was set at $25,000 cash bail. Roberson was in a probation hearing; his attorney Russell Smith requested a one week adjournment as DA is looking to upgrade charges to felonies.

Next Appearance Date: Thursday July 14, 2022 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Elijah Santiago

Docket# CR-1954-22

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Gary Kronkowski (Legal Aid)

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Judge: Rice, Hon. Jared R.

Custody Status: Posted Bail

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: VIP Country Club Stabbing

Article: New Rochelle Judge Reduces Bail in VIP Country Club Stabbing; Self-Defense Argument Emerges

Last Appearance Date: Thursday June 9, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Posted bail, was in court.

Next Appearance Date: Thursday July 14, 2022 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Alika Crew

Docket# 00299/2020

Type: Criminal

Court: White Plains Criminal Court

Judge: Hon. Anne Minihan

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: Attacked Ex-Boyfriend’s Girlfriend

Article: Love Triangle Leads to Attempted Murder in New Rochelle, Connecticut Orthodontist Charged

Last Appearance Date: Thursday June 9, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES:

Next Appearance: Tuesday July 19, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Allan Ramdeo Ramiah

Docket# CR-06235-20

Type: Criminal

ADA: Forbes, L.

Defense Attorney: Wagstaff, William III

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Court: Westchester County Court - Criminal Term

Judge: Murphy, Hon. Alexandra D

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday June 7, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption for defrauding insurance companies by enhancing motor vehicle damage and falsifying insurance claims. the Jawahir Enterprise. Gr Larc-2nd $50000 (2 counts), Grand Larceny - 3rd

Next Appearance: Tuesday July 19, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Danesh Singh

Docket# CR-06234-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Robert Fantone

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Court: Westchester County Court - Criminal Term

Judge: Murphy, Hon. Alexandra D

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday June 7, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

Next Appearance: Tuesday July 19, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Ramiah Auto Repair, Inc.

Docket# CR-06269-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday June 7, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption for defrauding insurance companies by enhancing motor vehicle damage and falsifying insurance claims. the Jawahir Enterprise.

Next Appearance: Tuesday July 19, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Lee's Auto Repair, Inc.

Docket# CR-06265-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday June 7, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption for defrauding insurance companies by enhancing motor vehicle damage and falsifying insurance claims. the Jawahir Enterprise.

Next Appearance: Tuesday July 19, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. R&G Auto Works, Inc.

Docket# CR-06267-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday June 7, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption for defrauding insurance companies by enhancing motor vehicle damage and falsifying insurance claims. the Jawahir Enterprise.

Next Appearance Date: Wednesday July 20, 2022 10:00 AM

State of New York vs. Michael Thunderhorse

Docket#

Type: Criminal

Court: Greenburgh Town Court

Custody Status: Westchester County DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000263481

Description: Domestic Violence

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday May 18, 2022 10:00 AM

Article: Thunderhorse Pleaded Guilty to Domestic Violent Strangulation in Greenburgh; Next Day He Stabbed a Woman in the Abdomen in New Rochelle

Docket# 57011/2022

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Joshua E. Kimmerling, Kempshall C. McAndrew both of Cuddy & Feder

Defense Attorney: Peter S. Dawson of DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Hon. Linda S. Jamieson

Tracking: E-Track

Description: Black Box Theater

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday June 7, 2022 12:15 PM

NOTES: NOI Due:10/23/2023, Ali Cordero Casal

Next Appearance Date: SCI - PENDING

State of New York vs. Juan Sanchez

Docket# CR-00300-22

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: el chapo guy

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: Westchester County DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000266542

Keyword Keyword Description: West End Gun Dealer

Article: Operation Casper and West End Shooting: Multiple Ghost Gun Arrests 100 Feet, 10 Hours Apart

Last Appearance Date: Monday June 6, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: looks like a kid, slight, did not look back at 20 family/friends, came in shackled, embarrassed?

Next Appearance: PENDING

State of New York vs. City Auto Repair, Inc.

Docket# CR-06268-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Rice, Hon. Jared R.

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date:

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption for defrauding insurance companies by enhancing motor vehicle damage and falsifying insurance claims. the Jawahir Enterprise. Not in e-courts for Westchester. Arrest was way before: Date:May 31, 2019. Westchester County District Attorney not NRPD. Enterprise Corruption, Gr Larc-2nd: $50000.

Next Appearance Date: PENDING eCourts Update

M, K et al vs. The Ursuline School of New Rochelle

Index# 55751/2022

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Galgano Sharp LLP

Defense Attorney: Roth, Linda Singer/Archer & Greiner PC

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Zuckerman, Hon. David S.

Description: expelled student

Article: Ursuline Faces New $1 Million Lawsuit Over Expulsion Of Student

Last Appearance Date: Friday May 6, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Motion to Dismiss Files March 23, 2022, Denied/Motion Withdrawn, April 6, 2022.

Next Appearance Date: PENDING

Fogg v. City of New Rochelle, New Rochelle Police Department, Joseph Schaller, Michael Vaccaro, Matthew Velasco, Scott Wallach, Melvin Molina

Index# 7:22-cv-03935-KMK

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Christopher Scott Weddle

Defense Attorney:

Court: U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (White Plains)

Judge: Karas, Hon. Kenneth M.

Keyword Description:

Article: Police Brutality Victim Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against New Rochelle Police, Michael Vaccaro, Joe Schaller

Last Appearance Date:

Settlement Date:

NOTES: Date filed: 05/14/2022; 440 1983 Civil Rights Act

Next Appearance: PENDING

State of New York vs. Ronnie Lee-Andros Jawahir

Docket# CR-06237-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Judge: Murphy, Hon. Alexandra D

Court: Westchester County Court - Criminal Term

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday May 11, 2022 9:30 AM (Westchester/SCI)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption for defrauding insurance companies by enhancing motor vehicle damage and falsifying insurance claims. the Jawahir Enterprise. Gr Larc-2nd:prop Value $50000; Insurance Fraud-3rd $3000, Enterprise Corruption; Money Laundering - 4th.

Next Appearance Date: No Results in eCourts (not sent from County Clerk to Court)

Anna & Jack’s Treehouse v. KTM Architect PLLC, Mamaroneck

Docket# 59184/2022

Type: Civil

Plaintiff’s Attorney: Michael F. McKenna

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge:

Keyword Description: Pelham Architect

Article: oa & Jack’s Treehouse claims architect mis-designed Pelham daycare

Last Appearance Date:

NOTES: Plaintiff demanding more than $1 million for alleged damages, Kimberly Tutera Martelli = KTM

DISPOSED CASES (NO LONGER FOLLOWING)

Next Appearance: DISPOSED

State of New York vs. Malik Fogg

Docket# CR-01038-21

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: James Timko

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: Chased, Beaten NRPD Det. Michael Vaccaro

Article: Michael Vaccaro – Malik Fogg Archive

Last Appearance Date: Thursday June 9, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Charges, Moved From Lane Unsafely, One-way Viol:designated Road, Crossing Road Hazard Markings

Next Appearance Date: (DISPOSED)

Maria Derasmo vs. Peter Parente

Index# 51100/2020

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Robert Corini

Defense Attorney: John Trop

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Lefkowitz, Hon. Joan B.

Keyword Description: Car crash

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday April 26, 2022 11:30 AM (Conference-Pre-Trial)

Settlement Date: Friday June 3, 2022 11:00 AM

NOTES:

Next Appearance: DISPOSED

State of New York vs. Wayne M. Scott

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Murphy, Hon. Alexandra D

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday June 1, 2022 9:30 AM (SCI)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption for defrauding insurance companies by enhancing motor vehicle damage and falsifying insurance claims. the Jawahir Enterprise. Not in e-courts for New Rochelle City Court.

Next Appearance: DISPOSED

State of New York vs. Rangee Jawahir

Docket# CR-00647S-2021; CR-00185S-2021

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester County Court - Criminal Term

Judge: Murphy, Hon. Alexandra D

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday June 1, 2022 9:30 AM (Sentencing)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption for defrauding insurance companies by enhancing motor vehicle damage and falsifying insurance claims. the Jawahir Enterprise, Not in e-courts for New Rochelle City Court

Next Appearance Date: DISPOSED

Ethan Jordan vs. City School District of New Rochelle

Index# 63489/2018

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Lubell, Hon. Lewis

Description: Bryan Stamps Stabbing

Article: Bryan Stamps Chronology Update: What Really Happened after January 18 Stabbing at New Rochelle High School?

Last Appearance Date: Friday, December 17, 2021

NOTES: Conference-Pre-Trial

Next Appearance Date: DISPOSED

State of New York vs. Marisol Martell

Type: Criminal

Docket# 00559S/2018

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: Stole Checks at New Rochelle High School

Article: Former New Rochelle School Secretary Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds from the New Rochelle City School District

Last Appearance Date: Thursday, March 15, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES:

Next Appearance Date: DISPOSED

State of New York vs. Edward Conklin

Docket# New Rochelle: CR-04169-21 (panhandling), CR-04753-21 (knife in sock in jail), CR-05129-21 (crack cocaine pipe); Docket# White Plains: CR-03175-21 (crack cocaine), CR-03176-21 (synthetic drug), CR-03802-21 (assault-3rd), CR-04465-21 (synthetic drug), CR-06665-21 (synthetic drug, cocaine)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: David Rifas, Legal Aid

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Judge: Rice, Hon. Jared R.

Court: White Plains Criminal Court

Judge: Press, Hon. Eric

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Michael Duffy

Custody Status: WCDOC Valhalla

Custody ID Number: 0000221548

Keyword Description: Aggressive Panhandler

Article: GETTING RESULTS: New Rochelle Aggressive Panhandler FINALLY Released

Last Appearance Date: Thursday May 9, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: WCDOC Book Date Apr 21, 2022 08:04 PM

Next Appearance Date: DISPOSED

USA v. Benito DiZenzo

Docket# 1:19-cr-00575-AMD-RLM-6

Type: Criminal

Court: U.S. District Court Eastern District

Description: Mafia Pilfering of RXR

Article: Gambino Associate, Benito DiZenzo, Sentenced to 12 Months Probation

Last Appearance Date: March 3, 2022 (Sentencing)

James O’Toole DWI

New York State Police Bust Santa Claus for DWI on St. Patrick’s Day

Ordered by Judge Rice to surrender his NYS Driver’s License.

Next Appearance Date: DISPOSED

State of New York vs. James Castellano

Docket#

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge:

Custody Status:

Custody ID Number:

Description: Embezzlement Tax Fraud Hyundai

Article: Ex-New Rochelle Hyundai Employee Who Stole $300K Gets Free Bus Trip to Prison

Last Appearance Date:

NOTES: co-conspirator Israel Viloria.

Next Appearance Date: DISPOSED

State of New York vs. Mary Thompson

Docket# CR-03010-21

ADA: Liebowitz

Defense Attorney: Barry Weiss

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Judge: Rice, Hon. Jared R.

Docket# 00562S-2021

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Minihan, Hon. Anne E.

Type: Criminal

Custody Status: Westchester County DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000262284

Keyword Description: Librarian Bank Robbery

Article: New Rochelle Librarian Turned Bank Robber Pleads Guilty

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday May 3 2022 2:00 PM

NOTES: pleaded guilty Tuesday May 3 2022

GLOSSARY OF COURT TERMS

We are going to build a list of terms commonly heard in the local and county courtrooms we believe may be confusing to some. This is just a rough start. If you want us to add a term or think there is a better definition of a term contact us at robertcox@talkofthesound or SMS/Signal 914-325-4616.

SCI

Superior Court Information (SCI): A written document that lists the felony and/or misdemeanor charges against the defendant. It is filed by the District Attorney with a superior court when a defendant waives his or her rights to a grand jury hearing.

SCI is a frequently used term where the acronym stands for Superior Court Information, a legal document prepared and filed by the District Attorney’s Office with the Defendant’s consent; a conversation that happens between the prosecutor and defense counsel. Individuals in New York State have a right to have their felony case heard by a Grand Jury. Therefore, they must consent to resolving their case through an SCI. In fact, waiver of Grand Jury Indictment must be done in writing, in open court and in the presence of the defense attorney.

Related terms are:

SCI Control Date

SCI Grand Jury

SCI MH or SCI Mental Health

BEW-SCI

80.80 Time

Refers to Criminal Procedure Law Section 180.80 which states that there must be a preliminary hearing or grand jury action taken by the DA in a defendant’s case within 120 hours of their arrest (within 5 days or 144 hours if there is a weekend or holiday occurring during confinement). If no action has been taken, and the defense attorney has not consented to the adjournment, the defendant must be released on their own recognizance. If a defendant is released pursuant to CPL §180.80 it does not mean that the charges against the have been dismissed and they will still be required to attend all scheduled court appearances.

30.30 Time

Under the Sixth Amendment, of the Constitution “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial.” This provision is codified in New York as 30.30 time.

Criminal Procedure Law Section 30.30 provides that a judge must grant a motion to dismiss if the People exceed these time periods: Violations (includes vehicle and traffic law infractions) under CPL Section 30.30(1)(d) have a 30 day 30.30 clock; Misdemeanors under CPL Section 30.30(1)(b) Class “A” Misdemeanors have 90 days 30.30 time, while Class “B” Misdemeanors have 60 days 30.30 time under CPL Section 30.30(1)(c); Felonies under CPL Section 30.30(1)(a) have 180 days of 30.30 time.

Mental Health Alternatives to Incarceration (MHATI)

MHATI provides community services to people with serious mental illnesses by using both intensive and supportive case management. People with serious mental health and those with co-occurring disorders who have been arrested on a misdemeanor or non-violent felony charge may be sentenced to participate in treatment and services under the supervision of the MHATI program.

Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities(TASC)

TASC is a membership association representing over 220 programs across the United States that are dedicated to the professional delivery of assessment and case management services to substance involved criminal justice and court populations. TASC is represented heavily in some states such as Florida, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Arizona and Colorado

Accusatory Instrument

A paper filed with the court charging a person with one or more offenses.

Non-Monetary Bail Conditions

Nonmonetary condition of release means a condition of a defendant's pretrial release imposed by the court that is not based on payment of bail/bond.

Bail

A money deposit (usually cash) given to the court to release a defendant or witness from custody and to make sure that he or she comes back to court.

Bail Bond

A legal paper that a person buys from a bondsman and gives to the court instead of money. If the defendant doesn't come to court as ordered, the bondsman must pay the amount of money on the bail bond to the court.

Approach

a bench conference: a meeting with the attorneys and the Judge at the judge’s bench to talk about something in the case. It may or may not be a part of the official record.

Bench Warrant

An order given by the Judge (or "bench") to arrest a person when he or she did not appear at court. See warrant.

Bill of Particulars

A formal list of statements that clarify or detail the charges and/or facts in a case. Usually given after a request is made.

Second Call

The calling of the names of the cases listed on the calendar by the clerk. Usually done at the beginning of the court day.

Case Conferencing

A case is conferenced with both sides and the judge or the judge’s court attorney to try to settle the case before going to trial.

Certificate of Readiness

A paper given to the court saying that you are ready for trial.

Change in Circumstances (CIC)

Words often used to explain a change in a court order.

C.P.L.R. or Civil Practice Law and Rules

The New York State law that gives procedure for civil cases.

Criminal Procedure Law or CPL

A set of laws that lists the procedures to be followed in criminal cases in New York State.

Dockets

A record with the complete history of a case.

Docket Number

A number that identifies a court case. In Criminal Court the first two numbers show the year that the case was filed. The third character is a letter that shows the county, and the last six numbers show the specific case. See index number. Multiple dockets, split by jurisdiction or crime type, a defendant may have multiple lawyers for multiple dockets in multiple jurisdictions or multiple courts.

Drug Court

A court that hears only cases involving non-violent drug offenders. These offenders are then sentenced to rehabilitation programs that are under the supervision of the court.

Voir Dire

French: “To speak the truth.” The process by which Judges and lawyers choose members of the jury by questioning them to make sure they can decide the case in a fair way. ADA will voir dire a defendant before accepting a guilty plea to confirm defendant understands the implications of their guilty plea.

Bench Warrant

There are many different kinds of warrants but most commonly in New Rochelle City Court a bench warrant will be issued for a defendant who fails to appear without good cause. An order in writing is issued and signed by a Judge to arrest and bring a person to court because the person did not appear in court as required.

Grand Jury

A group of 16 to 23 citizens who listen to the prosecution’s evidence then decide if there is probable cause (a reason) to believe a person committed a crime and to charge him or her with that crime. See also indictment.

Indictment

The decision by a grand jury that says there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial. Used mainly for felonies. See information.

A document that contains the list of charges that the grand jury will vote on to decide whether there is enough reason to continue on to trial.

18B attorney

An attorney given to a person by the court. (County Law Sec. 18b.) See assigned counsel.

Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal or ACD

A decision to put off a trial for a certain amount of time, usually six months. If the conditions of the ACD are met then the case is dropped.

Release on Own Recognizance or ROR

When a person is released from custody and is not made to pay bail because of his or her promise to come to court to answer a criminal charge; to be free from custody without bail while a case is pending. This is usually called parole.

SMI

Serious Mental Illness

BBO or Bring Back Order

A court order to a detention facility (such as the jail or a mental health facility) that a defendant in their custody be brought to court for a scheduled appearance.

NOI

Notice of Issue or NOI

To place a case on a court trial calendar after its filed, typically leads to a pre-trial conference being held, typically indicates the case is ready for trial on a given date.

Conditional Discharge

A court requirement relating to rehabilitation, restitution and or reparation such as no new arrests; participation in a treatment or substance abuse program; obtain and maintain employment; support dependents and meet family obligations; perform Community Service.

COC or Certificate of Compliance

When prosecution has provided the discovery. file with the court a certificate of compliance; available all known material and information subject to discovery; readiness for trial.

IID or Ignition Interlocking Device

An ignition interlock device or breath alcohol ignition interlock device is a breathalyzer for an individual's vehicle. It requires the driver to blow into a mouthpiece on the device before starting or continuing to operate the vehicle. If the resultant breath-alcohol concentration analyzed result is greater than the programmed blood alcohol concentration, the device prevents the engine from being started.

730

An order for the examination of a defendant to determine whether he is an incapacitated person under article 730 of the Criminal Procedure Law.

IDVC or IDV

250.20 Notice

Forms

QSCI
SMH
1K - witnesses
Jury Waiver Form

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